Caldwell, NJ – Felician battled into the final minutes but came up short in a 13–10 contest, with the Golden Falcons trading runs throughout and tying the game late before a decisive stretch in the fourth quarter.
Felician finished with 10 goals on 20 shots, placing 17 on target, while adding 5 assists in a balanced offensive effort. The Falcons were efficient in key moments, converting on free-position opportunities and capitalizing both man-up and man-down, while also controlling 12 draw controls and collecting 19 ground balls.
Madison Cancela led the way with a dominant performance, scoring 5 goals on 6 shots, including multiple key goals to either give Felician the lead or tie the game late. Kayla Fox and Aly Amadruto each added 2 goals, with Amadruto also contributing across the field with 5 ground balls and 5 draw controls. Mary Gazaleh chipped in a goal and an assist, while Kathleen Lopez recorded 2 assists to pace the playmaking unit.
Felician showed strong offensive rhythm in the middle quarters, taking a 5–4 lead into halftime and extending it to 7–4 in the third before the game tightened. The Falcons continued to respond in the fourth, tying the game at 10–10 with just over three minutes remaining behind Cancela's fifth goal.
Defensively, Felician forced pressure in key stretches and received 8 saves from Jessica Naoum in goal. The Falcons remained competitive in possession and transition, consistently answering runs and keeping the game within reach until the final minutes.
Felician's ability to generate offense from multiple contributors and battle back in high-pressure moments highlighted a strong overall effort despite the result.